LM18 Houston Tx

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The reason for gluing the G10 down while attached is due to the fact that i have two separate G10 plates which have already been tapped. Subsequently, they must be perfectly positioned (relative to each other) in order for the holes to line up. Even a millimeter off would be a problem. Once the glue sets, i will remove the console with the expectation that it can be screwed down again as the bolt holes are perfectly aligned. At least that is the plan.

However, another option that would let me glue the G10 plates down without be attached to the console would be as follows. It would be to set guides (wood blocks glued - removal hot glue - or taped to the deck. The guides could be placed while the G10 plates are bolted to the console. Then remove the G10 Plates and glue then in the perfect spot using the guides. Perhaps the aluminum tubes will have some give for a very slight imperfection so that might work as well.

Similar to guides, i guess i could just trace the G10 plates (instead of guides) and then just place them using the tracing. That makes me nervous though. If it moved while setting or i was off a bit for some other reason i would have a real mess on my hands.

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Your plan sounds solid to me.
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Pads are secured to deck and they lined up perfectly with the bolt holes!
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Look good!! Tom
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Glad that worked to plan, great when that happens!
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Looks really good but how are the bolts fastening to the deck?
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OrangeQuest wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:51 am Looks really good but how are the bolts fastening to the deck?
The bolts don't actually touch the deck. The 0.25" thick G10 plate is glued to the deck using epoxy resin. I drilled and tapped the G10 so i could bolt the console base to the G10. Although the bolts extend about 2 threads below the G10, i made a countersink in the deck (below each bolt) and then put on a couple layers of epoxy resign over the exposed wood to protect it.

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Finally got the boat out of the garage! I took to dealer who is installing the motor. My wife is pleased to be able to park in the garage again.

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Looks incredible!
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That’s a sexy lookin boat man. You definitely should be proud! What motor are you putting on it?

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